The wildly popular Sri Lankan papare bands will be allowed at the T20 World Cup matches held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from today.
The UAE-based The National reported that the International Cricket Council (ICC) has revised its restrictions in this regard.
Hundreds of Sri Lankan cricket fans in the UAE were disappointed when they were asked not to bring musical instruments into stadiums in the UAE during the T20 games.
Groups of families who carried drums to Sunday’s game against Bangladesh were turned away by security at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium and were allowed in once they put the drums back in their cars.
An ICC spokesman told The National that venues would now be “happy to accommodate musical instruments”.
“There were some restrictions as per the terms and conditions of venues which had to be adhered to. Some instruments were not allowed but we are liaising with venues and our security advisers to lift those restrictions since we understand the need to build up the atmosphere,” he added.
Sports lovers are delighted their special brand of music will be cleared in time for Sri Lanka’s game against Australia which will take place today. (NewsWire)
